Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 111 and 138
The least common multiple (LCM) of 111 and 138 is 5106.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 111 and 138?
First, calculate the GCD of 111 and 138 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 111 ÷ 138 = 0 remainder 111 |
| 2 | 138 ÷ 111 = 1 remainder 27 |
| 3 | 111 ÷ 27 = 4 remainder 3 |
| 4 | 27 ÷ 3 = 9 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 132 and 51 | 2244 |
| 112 and 40 | 560 |
| 68 and 17 | 68 |
| 123 and 137 | 16851 |
| 89 and 178 | 178 |